In the office, Wu Changkong stood where he was, silent for a few seconds.
He walked to the desk, picked up the soul communicator, and dialed a number.
A busy signal.
Just as expected.
Wu Changkong frowned.
He put down the communicator and walked to the window. He watched the students running across the field outside.
Three it is, then.
It's only Class One. Even without Tang Wulin, could we really lose?
Wu Changkong's gaze was calm.
He had that much confidence in his students. Especially Hu Fangyuan. That boy kept his cards well hidden. A mere First Grade Class One would hardly be enough for him to have his fun.
The faintest curve lifted the corners of Wu Changkong's mouth, then quickly vanished. His face remained as icy as ever.
In the classroom, Xie Xie returned with his head hanging.
He plopped into his seat, looking crestfallen.
"How did it go? What did Teacher Wu say?" Gu Yue looked up and asked.
"Teacher Wu said... it'll just be the three of us." Xie Xie sounded listless. "He didn't even say he'd go look for Wulin."
Gu Yue nodded without speaking.
Three it is, then.
She did not feel much pressure. Class One was strong, but they were not unbeatable. Besides, they had that monster, Hu Fangyuan.
She turned her head to glance at Hu Fangyuan.
He was still reading with his head lowered, as though even the sky falling would not affect him.
Gu Yue pursed her lips and looked away.
He's always like this, never hurried or flustered. As if he doesn't take anything to heart.
Yet whenever something really happens, he's always the steadiest one.
The bell signaling the end of morning classes soon rang.
Xie Xie sprang to his feet.
"Come on, Gu Yue. Come with